Lunchroom Or Coffee Shop Counter Attendant: Alternate titles: waiter/waitress, counter Serves food or beverages to customers seated at counter: Calls order to kitchen and picks up and serves order when it is ready. Itemizes and totals check for service or totals takeout transaction on cash register and accepts payment. May also prepare sandwiches, salads, and other short order items [COOK, SHORT ORDER (restaurant industry) 313.374-014]. May also perform other duties, for example cleaning counters, washing dishes, and selling cigars and cigarettes.